Location & Surroundings
Saida is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 255 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwandu, 30 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 495 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 47 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 40' 21" N, 4° 51' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 255 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 432 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:14
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Saida
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Saida, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 37.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
2 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 26.4 | 3.1 | 100 | 18 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 3.0 | 120 | 22 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.5 | 2.3 | 64 | 10 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 609.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.1 | 2.9 | 332 | 13 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 429.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.7 | 1.9 | 20 | 17 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 2.4 | 62 | 19 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.9 | 4.0 | 72 | 9 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 594.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.8 | 2.1 | 53 | 14 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 414.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.4 | 1.4 | 76 | 15 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.1 | 2.1 | 91 | 20 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.5 | 0.5 | 280 | 11 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 585.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.2 | 1.3 | 59 | 19 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 405.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.5 | 1.0 | 318 | 24 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Saida?
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 37.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Saida today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Saida?
Local time is 08:14. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Saida?
Saida is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Saida?
DEM 255 m.
Where is Saida located?
It is at 12.67255, 4.85303 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Saida in?
It is in Nigeria.